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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 348.10 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 348.10 and 168.16 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 348.10 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/348.10 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 348.10 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 58,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,533.91/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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